Answer: Plot.
Explanation:
The main characteristic of sketch writing is that the stories contain very little plot. Oftentimes, there is no plot at all. This type of writing has its roots in 16th century England. Sketch stories are<em> shorter than short stories</em> - their length is usually between 300 and 1000 words. These stories <em>can describe characters or places.</em>
Answer: D. The resolute desk has a fascinating history
Explanation:
This double pedestal partners' desk, usually called the "Resolute desk", was made from the oak timbers of the British ship H.M.S. Resolute as a gift to President Rutherford B. Hayes from Queen Victoria in 1880.
This desk remained, however, on the Second Floor of the Residence in the President's Study.
Answer:
A 3-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Topic with all entries blank. Column 2 is labeled Events with entries George Washington elected, John Adams elected, Thomas Jefferson elected, James Madison elected. Column 3 is labeled Details with entries April 30, 1789, John Adams, Continental Army; March 4, 1797, Thomas Jefferson, Continental Congress; March 4, 1801, Aaron Burr, Declaration of Independence, Louisiana Purchase; March 4, 1809, George Clinton, Father of the Constitution, War of 1812.
Explanation:
1. The whole class laughed loudly at the story.
complete subject: the whole class
complete predicate: laughed loudly at the story
2. The whole class laughed loudly at the story.
simple subject: class
simple predicate: laughed
3. Twelve hours passed without a word from any of the group.
simple subject: hours
simple predicate: passed
4. The workmen repaired the dam.
complete subject: the workmen
complete predicate: repaired the dam
